Cashew kernel, pistachio prices up on fresh demand

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Cashew kernel, pistachio prices up on fresh demand

New Delhi (PTI): Prices of cashew kernel and pistachio on Monday improved in the range of Rs 5-10 per kg here on fresh buying by local parties amid restricted arrival.

Cashew kernel Nos 180, 210, 240 and 320 inched up by Rs 5 each at Rs 445-455, Rs 405-415, Rs 340-345 and Rs 320-330 per kg respectively on restricted arrival.

Pistachio Irani, hairati and peshwari also followed suit and marked higher at Rs 490-520, Rs 505-530 and Rs 540-595 against previous level of Rs 480-510, Rs 500-520 and Rs 530 -585 per kg.

Marketmen said increased buying against restricted supply pushed up prices.

Following are today's quotations per 40 kg bag: Almond (California) new 8,600 Almond (gurbandi) 4,800 Almond (girdhi) 3,050, Almond kernel (California) 305-310 Almond kernel (gurbandi) (kg) 300-325 and Abjosh Afghani 6,000-12,000.